Kickapoo is 0-10 against Ithaca since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Kickapoo Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Ithaca Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m.
Kickapoo is is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of La Farge.
Ben Culver put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Culver has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Culver was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Culver wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Evan Wallace, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Meanwhile, Ithaca put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 10-7 win over Brookwood.
Kickapoo's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Ithaca, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0.
Kickapoo might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from Ithaca in their previous matchup back in April. Will Kickapoo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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